OSCAR winning film The King's Speech will be shown twice as part of the Films in Peel schedule.

The film, one of the most successful British films in recent history, has picked up seven BAFTA awards and four Oscars.

It tells the story of the man who became King George VI – the father of Queen Elizabeth II.

After his brother abdicates George reluctantly assumes the throne. However he is troubled by a dreaded stammer and considered by some to be unfit for the role.

To overcome this affliction he engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through sheer force of will and perseverance and the unorthodox techniques used by Logue, Bertie finds his voice and boldly leads the country through war.

The King's Speech stars Colin Firth as King George VI, Helena Bonham-Carter as Queen Elizabeth and Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue. British actors Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi, Guy Pearce and Timothy Spall also star.

The King's Speech (cert 12A) will be shown on Wednesday, May 25 and Wednesday, June 22 at 7.45pm at the Centenary Centre in Peel. Doors open at 7.15pm.

Tickets cost £4 (£3 for concessions) and are available from Celtic Gold in Peel or on the door. Blue tickets which guarantee a seat but still require payment on the door can be found at Mostly Manx in Douglas, Shakti Man in Ramsey and Thompson Travel in Port Erin.

For more information visit www.centenarycentre.com or www.facebook.com/filmsinpeel.